Sweetwater Hiring 500 to 800 Lifeguards This Summer

Another option for those who want to ditch the office and spend time working in the good ol’ outdoors this summer is Sweetwater Pools. They will be hiring between 500 to 800 lifeguards to work at approximately 85 locations all over Houston from May 1 to September 30, 2011.

They are looking for lifeguards, managers, swim instructors and lifeguard instructors and pay between $7.50 to $10.50 an hour; depending on experience and position. According to Darlene Treat, Director of Client Services, Sweetwater is one of the oldest pool companies in the area. They opened about 35 years ago and have a year-round staff of 40 employees in addition to the summer crew they hire each year.

Darlene said that in addition to high school and college students, they have a lot of teachers apply who wish to supplement their income while off for the summer break.

Lifeguards must be certified to work. They offer the required training class for $195.00 for those who apply and are assigned a pool with Sweetwater. To apply, visit www.swlifeguards.com.